nu

Logan started driving. He wasted no time b

hiding something

fortable, but I kept my expression under control, eve

ing on with Adriel" he continue

at his direct approach, mainta

at you're talkin

fooled by

ng it, Manu. You know. And

feeling pressured

ow, Logan. I'm not

come close after the days I spent at his house,

closer during that time," I admit

nd as well," he continued, his eyes

my response simple yet genuine. "But that doe

w if he truly believed my words or if he simply gave up on pressing further. However,

t caring that Liam was his best friend, showed that Adriel was about to

casting glances at me. I could sense that he wanted to say something, a

re I had managed to rent an apartment, his eyes fixed on me i

ome up w

ggested accompanying me to my apartment. It was usually Cecilia who asked him to drop me off when

" I repeated, see

what you heard," he

nt as he pressed on, insist

talking now," I poi

ything like that, but I also wasn't exact

ion than inside my car, Manuela," he protested. "Or we

t. I wasn't sure what to think or how to respond. Why was h

itation for dinner. The idea of having any kind of conversation that night didn't seem very appealing

irs to my apartment, I couldn't help but wonder about Logan's true intentions. That question echoed in my mind as I tossed and turned

*

h well-spaced tables that provided a sense of privacy. The intimate atmosphere of the place made me feel quite at ease, something I appreciated, as I wasn't very well-versed in etiquette nor

elicious wine and even better food. I thanked Logan

them already completely occupied my thoughts. But that night, sharing stories and laughter with Logan, I realized I had underestimated his company. H

cup down on the saucer. His movements seemed stiff, and his eyes met mine with a firmness tha

leave Logan's mouth, a familia

ined finding

ll the people in the world, the last person I wanted to encounter that night was precisely the one standing next to our table at that mo